recommended


A Picture is Worth a Thousand...Songs?

Emily Castilla | 14 May 2013
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
A delightful new character has entered the world of picture books.


Up on Cloud Nine

Tim Golden | 22 Apr 2013
written for ages 11-14 | recommended
A story about unstinting love.


Historical Fiction for Teens

Clare Cannon | 9 Apr 2013
written for ages 13-16 | recommended
A series that puts heart into history.


This Author Should Be Compulsory Reading

Clare Cannon | 28 Mar 2013
written for ages 9-12 | recommended
Not just this one, but all of Spinelli's entertaining books should be compulsory character-development reading.


Under the Baobab Tree

Jennifer Minicus | 24 Mar 2013
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
A simple picture book about village life.


Book Reviews

A Book That Has It All

Clare Cannon | 19 Mar 2013
written for ages 18 + | recommended
Historical Fiction, Friendship, Romance, Family, Music, Art, Culture...


The Thief Lord

Tim Golden | 18 Mar 2013
written for ages 9-12 | recommended
A story about a group of children and how they survive in Venice.


The Silver Nutmeg

Jennifer Minicus | 15 Mar 2013
written for ages 7-10 | recommended
Some books beg to be read aloud.


Beyond This Point There Be Dragons

Jennifer Minicus | 3 Mar 2013
written for ages 9-12 | recommended
A tongue-in-cheek fairy tale.


Time Stops For No Mouse

Tim Golden | 15 Feb 2013
written for ages 7-10 | recommended
Hermux is a watchmaker living a quiet existence.


Bright Island

Jennifer Minicus | 11 Feb 2013
written for ages 13-16 | recommended
A coming of age story for young teen girls.


Navigating Early

Jennifer Minicus | 2 Feb 2013
written for ages 11-14 | recommended
A story of friendship, forgiveness and adventure.


The Brotherband Chronicles

Tim Golden | 25 Jan 2013
written for ages 11-14 | recommended
Hal is the classic underdog-come-good.


The Star of Kazan

Tim Golden | 3 Jan 2013
written for ages 11-14 | recommended
A heartwarming story of a girl's steadfastness in the face of deception and hardship.


The Sleeping Sword

Tim Golden | 11 Nov 2012
written for ages 13-16 | recommended
Bun Bendle sustains a head injury in a diving accident and is left blind.


Malcolm at Midnight

Jennifer Minicus | 5 Nov 2012
written for ages 9-12 | recommended
Everyone thinks Malcolm the rat is a mouse.


Airborn Series

Tim Golden | 31 Oct 2012
written for ages 13-16 | recommended
An enjoyable adventure


Alchemy and Meggy Swann

Margaret Hannon | 25 Oct 2012
written for ages 11-14 | recommended
An enthusiastic thumbs up


Thimble Summer

Jennifer Minicus | 3 Oct 2012
written for ages 9-12 | recommended
Garnet Linden loves life on a Wisconsin farm.


The Silver Sequence

Tim Golden | 29 Sep 2012
written for ages 11-14 | recommended
The first in a fantastical science fiction series.

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